Richard Painter will be joining us in this first event of a three-part series called Election Big Spenders. Join us as we discuss how Limited Liability Corporations and Social Welfare groups spend big to influence our elections, and therefore our policies while keeping us in the dark as to where the money comes from. April...
Join the North Texas chapter of American Promise for a happy hour discussion of big money in politics! We'll have a short presentation and lots of time for conversation. Nonpartisan.
American Promise has launched a series of trainings designed to further develop skills like writing letters to the editor, conducting meetings with elected officials, and friend banking. Each skills training will continue as a volunteer-led team that will meet monthly to assist you in “doing” what you learned in the training. Join our Friend Banking...
$14.4 Billion was spent on federal races in 2020, the most expensive election in history. Most of that money came from big donors, whose contributions to SuperPACs are "speech" that can't be regulated. Learn why we need a Constitutional amendment to fix big money's grip on our political system and how we're building support for...
$14.4 Billion was spent on federal races in 2020, the most expensive election in history. Most of that money came from big donors, whose contributions to SuperPACs are "speech" that can't be regulated. Learn why we need a Constitutional amendment to fix big money's grip on our political system and how we're building support for...
All of our North Texas volunteers are encouraged to join our monthly regional chapter meeting! Learn how you can help with our priority projects: a resolution in the Texas Legislature, outreach to businesses, presentations to community groups, LTEs & more!
Project 28: The Search for Our Next Constitutional Amendment It has been nearly three decades since the United States Constitution was last updated through ratification of the 27th Amendment. Over this time, trust in democratic institutions has deteriorated and social cohesion has frayed, culminating in an outbreak of political violence in January 2021 that was...
Organizing throughout Ohio so our state is “ready to ratify” a Constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics.
Join Dr. Jessica Hare and Marnie Walsh on for the Letter to the Editor Training. This training will dive into the fundamentals of writing effective letters that will be published in your local newspapers and websites. Led by Ann Drumm, this will be a special session to help you get articles in your newspaper about...
Permanent, Constitutional change does not happen by accident. Throughout history, it has happened when people organized and made it so. Meeting directly with our elected officials, organized in local teams, is how we powerfully move this needed reform forward. Join our third Lobby Day training for a review of our Citizen Lobby Days, and a...
SUPPORT AMERICAN PROMISE’S LOBBY DAY EFFORTS: WRITE/CALL CONGRESS ON APRIL 29! On May 4-6, American Promise volunteers will meet with members of Congress to advance a Constitutional amendment to fix big money in politics. Support their advocacy by contacting your representatives on our Day of Action, Thursday April 29! Write a letter explaining in your own...